Parole & Reentry Specialist

State-of-Missour; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for a Probation & Parole Assistant/Corrections role in Missouri. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for shift differentials in medium-security settings.

Primary duties include coordinating offender supervision, data collection, risk assessment, and reporting to courts and boards. Minimum qualifications require four years of relevant experience or equivalent education credits, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities; AND possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authorities
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrants
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Earned college credit hours substitution

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for a Probation & Parole Assistant/Corrections role in Missouri. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and eligibility for shift differentials in medium-security settings.

Primary duties include coordinating offender supervision, data collection, risk assessment, and reporting to courts and boards. Minimum qualifications require four years of relevant experience or equivalent education credits, plus a valid